US Bridges

Ramp E-H over 7th * 8th Ave North

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Ramp E-H over 7th * 8th · Structure no. 014163

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,978 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,241
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp E-H over 7th * 8th Ave North is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp E-H over 7th * 8th Ave North in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,241 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,856 by 2044. The structure is 1,978 ft (602.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp E-H
Crosses7th * 8th Ave North
LocationRamp E-H over 7th * 8th
RouteInterstate 20
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.52444, -86.79996
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+22 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,978 ft (602.9 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,241 (2024)
Projected traffic18,856 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$18.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp E-H over 7th * 8th Ave North built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp E-H over 7th * 8th Ave North in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp E-H over 7th * 8th Ave North carry?

About 15,241 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp E-H over 7th * 8th Ave North?

The structure is 1,978 ft (602.9 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp E-H over 7th * 8th Ave North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.